The Disciple (2020)
The Disciple is streaming in India on Netflix.
The verdict
The Disciple is a solid, watchable Marathi film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 6.8/10 on TMDB across 58 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 128-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In India you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 8m on it?
2h 8m of Marathi drama with a music streak. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 58 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Self-doubt, sacrifice and struggle converge into an existential crisis for a devoted classical vocalist as the mastery he strives for remains elusive.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 8m |
| Genre | Drama / Music |
| Language | Marathi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chaitanya Tamhane
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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